seon3 zung3信眾信众
Jyutpingseon3 zung3
Yaleseun jung
Definition
Believers or followers of a religion or sect.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to people who follow a religious leader or a particular sect, rather than just anyone who holds a general belief. It carries a sense of organized devotion and is most frequently heard in the context of temples, churches, or spiritual movements.
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wai6位waihExamples
This temple usually has many believers going to worship.
That master has many followers.
Related words
Common phrases
the vast number of believers
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe fans of a celebrity or a hobbyist group, as it is strictly reserved for religious or spiritual contexts. Use 粉絲 for general followers or fans instead.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
